Sammons Point Illinois Map
Sammons Point, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sammons Point, Kankakee County.
Interactive Map of Sammons Point, Illinois
| City | Sammons Point |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kankakee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.032335 |
| Longitude | -87.856162 |
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 39.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sammons Point, Illinois
Sammons Point is a locality in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 223. The population density is 39.8 people per km². Sammons Point is located at 41.0323°N, 87.8562°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60901.
Sammons Point unfurls across the broad, flat expanse of Kankakee County, a landscape where the earth stretches out with a quiet dignity under an immense, ever-shifting sky. It lies 6.1 miles south of Kankakee, IL (from Kankakee, IL: bearing 178°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south of Bourbonnais. Here, the terrain is an open invitation, a canvas of fertile soil marked by the gentle sweep of agricultural fields that ripple like a green and gold sea towards the horizon. The Kankakee River, a vital artery, meanders through this territory, its banks softened by willows and cottonwoods, reflecting the cerulean dome above, a constant whisper of movement in the otherwise still air. In the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long, painterly shadows that stretch and distort across the land, imbuing the familiar fields with a fleeting, almost magical glow. The story of Sammons Point is deeply entwined with the rich, dark earth that has sustained generations. Its early days were shaped by the promise of fertile farmland, a promise that drew settlers eager to carve a life from the prairie, their efforts now a subtle undercurrent in the modern agricultural economy that continues to define the region. The Kankakee River’s presence has always been more than just scenic; it was a highway for commerce in bygone eras, and its legacy lingers in the quiet pride of a place that knows the value of hard work and the bounty of the land. While no grand monuments pierce the sky, the true landmarks of Sammons Point are the enduring fields, the steadfast river, and the quiet resilience of a community shaped by the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.
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About This Sammons Point Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sammons Point, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sammons Point and Kankakee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sammons Point is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Sammons Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
